Social Justice

“I believe a student should be proud to say, ‘My school is named after an individual who fought for my rights,’” said Sheridan Assistant Principal Julio Nuñez.

As Black food writers and chefs speak out against racist treatment in the culinary field, activists are highlighting how food and farming can be a form of resistance.

The instances spanned 40 states and D.C., and allege excessive force by state and local police, and National Guard troops and federal agents against racial justice protesters.

Jasmine Sessoms’ job: to be liaison with the community, government, businesses and media as her company recreates the property. She welcomes the challenge.

Black women have long been the Democratic Party’s most reliable and loyal voters. Now, they are mobilized and demanding an overdue return on their investment.

The civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s achieved monumental changes over 15 years, including landmark federal laws. Yet racism and discrimination remain pervasive.

Rev. David Brown, who moderated the 12th annual Beer Summit, reflects on the conversation that occurred hours after Congressman John Lewis was laid to rest.

Steve Pirritano shared his opinion in response to a Facebook post from a conservative author.

The negotiated plan includes a “robust presence” of Oregon State Police in downtown Portland.

The plan is the fourth and final pillar of his "Build Back Better" agenda for economic recovery, crafted in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

The White House anticipates legal challenges.

Six U.S. mayors asked Congress to pass legislation to block the Trump administration from deploying federal law enforcement to cities without their officials' consent.

Many officials and public figures have expressed dismay and disappointment in the Philly chapter president’s actions, but the NAACP’s leadership has yet to issue a statement.

The late congressman was celebrated at “The Boy from Troy” memorial service in his Alabama hometown. “It’s up to us to keep his legacy alive,” his great-nephew told mourners.

After Sunday's passage across the bridge, Lewis will be received at the Alabama State Capitol.